#jewitches

Christmas Trees aren’t pagan…So why are people so obsessed with this myth?

Before you respond in anger, ask yourself:

- do I think this because it feels right or because I have evidence?

- is the evidence a blog post without citations? (See also TikTok, tumblr post, etc)

- do I think this bc I’ve thought it for a long time?

- what evidence do I actually have?

- how much time have I spent researching this? (again: opinion pieces without citations don’t count as research)

Scholars agree: there is no solid evidence linking Christmas trees to previous pagan traditions…

Let’s trace its origins back to the German nationalists of the 1800s, to the Nazis who promoted this myth, & let’s debunk the supposed origins — Saturnalia, Yule, Sol Invictus, the Yule Log….all with citations galore.

As anti-Jewish hate crimes skyrocket in NYC, the ADL is entirely right to ask why Mamdani is entirely uninterested in addressing the problem.

I'm so excited to share a new online community for practitioners and students of folk, folkloric, and traditional magical paths — Hagstone + Toadsbone! 🕯️

We are a small community dedicated to the study and practice of folk and traditional magic. This is a place to share resources, ask questions, talk about your day-to-day witchy pursuits and get support as you navigate your magical path.

With the goals of building community, supporting fellow folk, folkloric and traditional practitioners, and sharing resources, discussion, and the like, Hagstone + Toadsbone aims to provide a safe community space (with a manual application and verification system) for folk, folkloric, and traditional witches of all ilk, creed, and background (excluding bigots), while also carving out private channels for BIPOC witches and LGBTQIA+ witches, as well as for practitioners of closed folk magical practices (yes, my fellow Jewish folk witches, there is also a private space for us).

INVITE LINK: Hagstone + Toadsbone

While I'm not the creator of this discord server, I am one of the mods and am close, long-time friends with the creator and can vouch for their intentions and their commitment to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled friendly community, as well as their commitment to keeping a respectful, safe space for all.

If you have ANY questions about this server or community, feel free to drop them in my ask box or in the comments below! Hope to see some of y'all there!